Don't pass out, but I'm about to blog for the second time this week. Not only did I need to step away for a bit. But, Google made changes, which led to me not being able to access our blog. They got it straight, well except for the picture download part. So, for now I can't post pictures. I've spent many hours trying to do so, just not working.....sorry.
A Nana update....she is doing fine these days. She just celebrated her 92nd birthday! Amazing indeed. Although we lose a lil more of her everyday, we are thankful for our time. She spends most of her day watching tv and being in la la land....she is happy. Hard to watch, but thank goodness she doesn't realize what is going on with her mental state.....a plus side.
Because of Nat's commitment to her summer job, we decided it would be best if I flew to Spokane to apartment hunt. So, July 17th, I did just that. In two days, I looked at 35 apartments/complexes. Yes.....35! You see, on the first day I looked at 15, finding only 2 that were suitable. I panicked, and spent that night planning the next day. It was crazy, but I did it! I was able to find a place, but could only see a two bedroom because there weren't any vacant one bedrooms. The managers Bob and Midge told me they would have on available September 1st. Perfect!
The goal in mid August was to help our gal buy her first new car. Mission accomplished, on August 19th, I picked up her 2016 Ford Edge from Mike Fitzpatrick Ford. Many thanks to Mike and his staff for working with us and our craziness. You know, having to work with me and of course long distance with Natalie.
You may be asking, why buy the car in Georgia? How is it getting to Spokane? Well, let me tell ya.....
On August 21st, I loaded Natalie's new car with some of her belongings. The Princess Peach and I headed west. I decided to take 16 days to get to Spokane, to take in the sites. I made it to Metropolis, the home of Superman, on the first night. Then to Kanas City for the second and third night. Onto Council Bluff, IA for the fourth night. Spent the next two days at Mount Rushmore. Then a day in Bozeman, MT and the Grizzly Encounter. Then a day hike at Big Sky, before reaching Yellowstone. Where I spent five glorious days filming the animals and nature. (Hopefully, I'll be able to post pics at some point). I went onto the Grand Tetons for a few days then to Spokane.
Yessssss....a trip of a lifetime. I was able to film bison, moose, deer, bears, bear cubs, coyotes, an owl. I took a chuck wagon dinner tour and a photography safari. Both well fantastic, I highly recommend. Boy, I hope to post pics and share my view via my lens.
I arrived in Spokane on Labor Day. Natalie flew in from the Hamptons the next day. And started work the following day. The great news....we both made it safe and sound......the bad news....the apartment wasn't going to be ready till the following week. So, we unloaded the car into the hotel room so that we could begin to shop for her apartment. For she needed everything....a bed, towels, bedding, EVERYTHING for a kitchen, sofa, table and chairs, dresser, etc.
Everyday, we hit the ground running. Nat would go to work and then we would shop and off load to the hotel room. We ordered the mattress set and bed and couple of hours after her arrival. Then I would ride with her and while she was at HR doing paperwork I would go to Goodwill and send her pics for approval. We were able to get glassware and dishes, etc. at Goodwill. Our theory was to get things second hand that she could donate back once she decides to move elsewhere. Buying new the things she would be willing to haul to the next city. Although exhausted, we continued that pattern every day. We giggled often at the sight of our hotel room and wondered what the maid thought. Lol! I mean we had dog cages, coffee tables, bed in a bag, TV, lamps, dishes, glassware, etc. lol!
Then finally her apartment was available for a walk through and our first visit. She....we....loved it...soooo lucky to have a great place with great management. It's like she has apartment parents. Wewwwww....things we falling into place.
We got the keys and started to empty the hotel room. I would stay at the apartment and wait for deliveries, Nat went to work. Happy to say the bed arrived as promised and we were on our way to furnishing the rest. By the time I left on September 16th, she was only waiting on her table and chairs, UT wall hanging and throw pillows. We were able to hang most of her pictures and curtains. She was set and could fill in the rest as she goes. I however.....spent.....exhausted.....all the while being very excited for Natalie. I mean new job, new city, new apartment and new car......awesome indeed!
Ok, there you have it....what happened this summer. And how Natalie, her new car and stuff go to Spokane. Love and Blessings....Sherry!
